Usenet clients

Usenet Network

Usenet is a decentralized network, it works by each Usenet server sharing its information with all the other servers on the network. This propagation across servers makes Usenet an ideal place for storing information and data of all types.

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To get started with Usenet, the first thing you need is a reliable Usenet service provider - There are tons of Usenet providers out there, but for the best Usenet Experience we recommend Newshosting.

Newshosting has been around for a long time time and has consistently offered premium Usenet service for affordable prices. Over time Newshosting has built up considerable experience. Our tests show that NewsHosting offers the highest quality/price ratio in the industry (Usenet Package costs $9.99/month or $99.99/year), with customer feedback that agrees. They offer 256-bit SSL encryption, a built-in newsreader, the longest file retention of any Usenet provider and a free VPN with their premium plan.

We’re going to highlight three of the most popular Usenet providers here:

The next thing you’ll need is a client. Usenet client (also called newsreader) is a standard application for downloading files directly from newsgroups. Most Usenet providers today will include newsreader software with their subscription. These days an efficient usenet downloader is absolutely essential.

In case you decide to use a Newsreader rather than the one offered by your Usenet provider or if your Usenet provider doesn’t give you Usenet browser software with your subscription, see our Usenet newsreader software recommendations.

I've been using Newshosting for years and Newshosting provides their users a free Newsreader client so the rest of the tutorial will assume you’ve chosen them.

Once you've signed up for any of Newshosting's Usenet access plans, you'll get an email with the link to download a free copy (Mac, Windows or Linux versions all available) of their Newsreader. You can also download a copy through your Newshosting account control panel. There is nothing to configure (Pre-configured with your connection information on Newshosting) — just login and begin your Usenet experience.

Downloading from Usenet today is easier than ever before. To "explore Usenet" you Need a NZB Site. NZB site is a site that allows you to search Usenet and download files.

There are free indexers you can use, but I recommend using at least one paid Usenet indexer. The best is NZBGeek:

It’s a very reliable index and it has never let me down. It offers a premium account that is more than enough for most users for 10$/year.

NZBGeek is one of the more popular hand indexes. Hand indexes are, as the name suggests, easier to use as they have already been sorted and often categorized to make it easier to find what you’re looking for.

Many files are posted to Usenet with "Scrambled" & "Obfuscated" names. These obfuscated files can only be accessed via the use of a Usenet indexer like NZBGeek. Only paid indexers can unscramble Usenet’s hidden files.

In the tutorial below, I’ll be showing you how to grab your NZB File from NZBGeek

Now you can give this NZB file you have to Newshosting Newsreader and it will download everything automatically, and even decompress and repair it when needed.

As you can see above, the video files are downloading at a speed of 39 MB/s which is 312 Mbps. NZB files make accessing files on Usenet extremely easy. Usenet is private, secure, and as fast as your broadband connection can handle.

Tips for completion - What can I do when a download fails?

Downloads can fail for many reasons. Maybe having multiple Usenet providers was the primary solution in the past, but not really anymore. From my experience, having multiple Usenet indexers is the primary solution now. Other Usenet indexers give you access to different files. e.g. nzbfinder.ws is very similar to NZBGeek. Registration is quick and easy, and you can download 5 files per day with a free account.